SOUTHERN COTTON - BOLL OPENING AND DEFOLIATION - TEXAS

When Gramoxone Max is applied at less than 10 gallons per acre finished spray volume, a drift control or spray deposition additive SHOULD be used. Refer to the additive label for use directions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gramoxone Max is a contact herbicide used to control or suppress a broad spectrum of emerged weeds. Gramoxone Max controls most small annual weeds – both broadleaves and grasses, and suppresses perennial weeds by destroying green foliage. Gramoxone Max can also be used as a desiccant/defoliant at harvest.

Gramoxone Max is formulated as a liquid which contains 3 lbs. of active ingredient per gallon. The formulation contains a nontoxic odor and an emetic (an agent which will induce vomiting if the product is swallowed). The odor is included in the formulation to help prevent accidental ingestion of Gramoxone Max.

Gramoxone Max is rapidly absorbed by green plant tissue and interacts with the photosynthetic process to produce superoxides which destroy the plant cells. Gramoxone Max requires actively growing green plant tissue to function. Thorough coverage of all green foliage is essential for effective weed control and for effective crop desiccation/defoliation. Gramoxone Max is not as effective on drought-stressed weeds, weeds with little green foliage (i.e., mowed or cut weeds), or mature woody bark of trees and vines.

Clay and organic matter rapidly tie up Gramoxone Max. As a result, Gramoxone Max has no residual soil activity to affect later-planted crops or later germinating weeds.

RAINFASTNESS

Because Gramoxone Max is rapidly absorbed by the weed foliage, rain occurring 30 minutes or more after application will have no effect on the activity of Gramoxone Max.

APPLICATION

Since Gramoxone Max is a contact-type herbicide, it is essential to obtain complete coverage of target weeds to get good control. Improper application technique and/or application to large, stressed, or mown weeds will usually result in unacceptable weed control and unacceptable crop desiccation/ defoliation. Complete coverage is also essential for good crop desiccation/defoliation. See details below for specific application instructions.

USE OF A NONIONIC SURFACTANT OR CROP OIL CONCENTRATE

Always add one of the following (Failure to use one of the following at recommended rates will result in reduced performance of Gramoxone Max.)

Flush all spray equipment with water after use each day. Gramoxone Max is corrosive to aluminum. Aluminum spray equipment and aluminum aircraft structures that are exposed to spray solution or spray drift should be flushed thoroughly with water immediately after use.

- Seedbeds and plantbeds should be formed as far ahead of planting and treatment as possible to permit maximum weed and grass emergence prior to treatment.

- Seeding or transplanting should be done with a minimum amount of soil disturbance.

- Gramoxone Max used for preplant weed control over the top of plastic mulch may damage transplants which come in contact with the plastic. Sufficient rainfall or sprinkler irrigation to cause wash-off prior to planting may be needed to prevent damage to the crop.

- Weeds and grasses emerging after application of Gramoxone Max will not be controlled or suppressed.

- Unless otherwise indicated, crop plants emerged at time of application may be severely injured or killed if contacted by sprays of Gramoxone Max.

Limitations, Restrictions, and Exceptions

HARVEST AID APPLICATIONS ON COTTON IN TEXAS (except in the counties of Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron)

Three multiple broadcast harvest aid applications of GRAMOXONE MAX may be used.

Minimum Total Spray Volume Per Acre: Ground - 10 gals.; Air - 5 gals.

Precautions, Restrictions and Comments

- To aid in defoliation and opening of mature bolls, GRAMOXONE MAX may be tank mixed with the following products: